Single serve pod system, single serve pod assembly system, pod dispenser system, pod apparatus, filter apparatus, process of assembly, and methods of use

ABSTRACT

A single serve pod system, a single serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single serve reusable pod, and methods of use are presented in this disclosure. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a single serve coffee preparation system for the preparation of a reusable coffee pod in accordance with brewing coffee, tea, and other brewing. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a single serve pod assembly system and methods of use. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a single serve pod apparatus, process of assembling and methods of use of the apparatus.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority to the U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 63/067,941 which was filed on Aug. 20, 2020, which ishereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety, including anyfigures, tables, or drawings.

Additionally, the present application claims priority to the U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 63/119,002 which was filed on Nov.30, 2020, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in itsentirety, including any figures, tables, or drawings.

Additionally, the present application claims priority to the U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 63/154,698 which was filed on Feb.27, 2021, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in itsentirety, including any figures, tables, or drawings.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

This disclosure relates to a single serve pod system, a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use. More specifically, and withoutlimitation, the present disclosure relates to a single serve coffeepreparation system for the preparation of a reusable coffee pod inaccordance with brewing coffee, tea, and other brewing. Morespecifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates toa single serve pod assembly system and methods of use. Morespecifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates toa single serve pod apparatus, process of assembling and methods of useof the apparatus.

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BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

Home brewing and preparation of coffee, tea and other brewing is wellknown in the art. As one example, and only for ease of explanation,brewing coffee at home has grown common in society. Coffee preparationis the process of turning coffee beans into a beverage. Coffee, as oneexample, is generally made by pouring hot water onto coffee grounds. Thewater is then typically filtered through to remove the coffee grounds,and provide a user with coffee to drink.

Various methods of home brewing are well known in the art includingusing a drip brew coffee and/or a drip brewed coffee machine, a filteredcoffee, a pour-over, an immersion brewer, a percolator, a french press,or a single serve coffee apparatus that filters coffee through a singlecup, providing a single serving size.

The transition from pot brewing, or brewing an entire carafe of coffee,to single cup brewing has grown very popular and commonplace in recentyears. Single serve brewing systems let a predetermined amount of water(generally heated) go through a coffee portion or single serve cup(filled with coffee grinds). A single serve cup is also known as acoffee pod.

In this way, and as is known in the state of the art, a user can brew asingle, standardized cup of coffee. This is beneficial for speed, ease,and decreasing waste of time and resources in brewing an entire pot ofcoffee or similar. Furthermore, single serve coffee pods also allow auser to control portions, strength, temperature at brewing, temperatureat consumption, and a number of other factors. This convenience,depending on the single serve method, is often provided at the touch ofa button.

A common single serve brewing method is through the use of disposablecoffee pods. Disposable coffee pods are generally pre-packed and shippedwith a measured amount of grounds within each sealed, single servecontainer. These single serve coffee pods are then inserted intomachines to be punctured, brewed, and then disposed of. Single servecoffee pods are generally made of plastic and sometimes metal. This typeof single serve coffee pod, most commonly used, generates large amountsof waste. Furthermore, these coffee pods can not be recycled becausethey contain food waste from coffee, tea leaves, or the like. Somesingle serve pods can be recycled if food waste is first removed and theplastic cups are cleaned out. Then, in this case, and in somecircumstances, the remaining plastic may possibly be recycled. Thisbuild of plastic waste pollutes landfills with billions of plasticcoffee pods every year. Furthermore, these plastic single serve podstend to be expensive, relative to the price of coffee. A user may oftenfind they can purchase hand-crafted coffee at a more affordable price.Complicating matters further, single serve plastic or metal coffee podsprovide a very harsh taste. As heat and fluid extract ingredients, theyalso extract plastic and/or metal or other materials (which the singleserve pod) is constructed from. This often results in a poor qualitytaste and potentially unhealthy consequences of single serve podbrewing.

An alternative solution, existing in the art as of recently, provides abiodegradable single serve pod. Some of the biodegradable options, whichhave emerged recently, may potentially break down in a landfill. Many ofthese options are unproven but could potentially prove fruitful inreducing landfill waste. However, these options are not reusable andtend to be very expensive. This option still results in environmentalharm due to production and shipping of the biodegradable single servepods, which can be intensive to produce and ship. Furthermore, theexpense of biodegradable single serve pods has shown evidence of forcingpeople back to the plastic option. Furthermore, the biodegradablematerial, and the nature of the material that must be used tends toremove all flavor from the ingredients within, drastically reducing theflavor of the final brewed cup, especially over increased durations oftime. One of the primary reasons for loss in coffee flavor, in asingle-serve plastic cup, may be due to oxidation and/or the exposure ofcoffee grounds to the air. In fact, some coffees should be brewed within24 hours of grinding. Thus, there is still a need in the art for a moresustainable and environmentally friendly solution that still provides aflavorful cup of single brewed beverage, or the like.

Another alternative which has emerged in the art, in recent years, is areusable single serve coffee pod. This device is a single serve pod witha metal mesh that can filter the ingredients of coffee grounds and thelike. Generally, this device has a lid and must be cleaned before eachuse (and must be cleaned manually). Unfortunately, the design and shapeof these pods does not allow for efficient emptying of used ingredientsbecause these designs have a closed bottom filter and a closed bottomshape, nor does the design and shape allow for ease in cleaning.Oftentimes, materials or contents are left behind which can mold orcause subsequent cups to be bitter based on aged ingredients. Due to thetime effort involved in the health risks, these solutions have alsoproven to be difficult as a replacement for plastic single serve pods.Furthermore, the reusable pods, as a failure of design tend to bedisposed of often, causing plastic and metal to continue to contaminatelandfills. Thus, this alternative solution fails to eliminate landfillwaste, ease of use, or taste defects which are plaguing the art.

Thus, there is a long-felt need in the art for an environmentallyfriendly, single serve brewing solution that maintains flavor whileproviding longevity, among solving other long-felt needs plaguing theart.

The disclosure herein provides these advantages and others as willbecome clear from the specification and claims provided.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

A single serve pod system, a single serve pod assembly system, a singleserve coffee system, a single serve coffee pod apparatus, a filterapparatus, a process of assembling a single serve reusable pod, andmethods of use are presented herein. More specifically, and withoutlimitation, the present disclosure provides a single serve coffeepreparation system for the preparation of a reusable coffee pod inaccordance with brewing coffee, tea, and other brewing that isenvironmentally friendly, eliminates landfill waste (relativelyspeaking), and maintains the integrity of flavor of ingredients. Morespecifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure provides asingle serve pod assembly system and methods of use. More specifically,and without limitation, the present disclosure provides a single servepod apparatus, process of assembling and methods of use of theapparatus.

The present disclosure provides a single serve pod system which improvesupon the state of the art and provides a convenience for users, whilealso providing an environmentally friendly solution to many problemsplaguing the art today. The present disclosure provides a solution tocleaning issues, cleanliness issues, waste issues, assembly issues,portioning issues, freshness issues, and more.

In the present disclosure, as is further described herein, the presentdisclosure provides a single serve pod system that provides a user witha fresh and easy to use filter for each single serve cup, while alsoreducing waste and/or providing environmental consciousness.Furthermore, the present disclosure provides solutions that arerelatively cost effective, quick, and efficient.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the present disclosureprovides a coffee pod which combines reusability, disposability, andbiodegradability with convenience. Furthermore, the present disclosurecombines the unique single serve coffee pod with a novel assembly devicethat provides for portionality, cleanliness, and convenience, amongother features and components and advantages.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, this single serve coffee podsystem improves upon the state of the art. Furthermore, the coffee podassembly system improves upon the state of the art. Furthermore, theentire system improves upon the state of the art while providing novelsolutions to long felt needs in the art. The present disclosure, thesolutions, and the ability to provide the state of the art with quick,affordable, flexible, environmentally friendly solutions will becomemore apparent in the present disclosure and accompanying figures anddocuments.

Thus, it is a primary object of the disclosure to provide a single servepod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffeepod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a singleserve reusable pod, and methods of use that improves upon the state ofthe art.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are easy to use.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides for a system whichrequires little to no clean up.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are easy to assemble.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are biodegradable.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides for a filter apparatuswhich is a 100% biodegradable.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides a user with a safe, cleanfilter for each use.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides a unique pod.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides an open bottomless,reusable ring.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides a dome-like pod.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that can be used with a metal mesh.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are convenient.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are relatively affordable.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are environmentally friendly.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that reduce landfill waste.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that saves money for a user relative tobuying single-serve pods.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides for fresher coffee for auser.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides for a better tasting cupof coffee or tea for a user.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides for the ability to use awider variety of coffee and/or ingredients.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that does not include and/or requireharmful plastics and/or harmful metals.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are easy to clean.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are quick and efficient.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are accurate in assembly.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are accurate in portioning.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are safe to use and safe toconsume.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are robust.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are high quality.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that saves time for a user.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that do not require thorough cleaning.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that can be cleaned effectively andeasily.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that can be utilized quickly in makingand reusing.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides benefits and improvementsfor a user over the state of the art.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides a means for a user to useloose coffee and/or loose coffee grounds.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides for easy disposal.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that compels use.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides for the ability forsingle paper filtration with relatively easy cleanup.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides a user with a new, freshfilter for every brew.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that can be made from food gradematerial.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that are compatible with existingbrewing equipment.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides a compartment forconvenient storage.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides an assembly mold.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides a dispenser.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides a dispenser of coffeegrounds.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides coffee ground storage.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that grinds coffee.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that can operate autonomously withoutthe need for user interference.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides portioning based oncoffee and/or ingredient type.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that accommodates ground and/or wholecoffee and/or tea.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides for stacking and/ororganization of filters.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provide storage features.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides the state of the art witha unique pod assembly system.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provide the state of the art witha unique filter assembly and filtration apparatus.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides the state of the art witha method of use which improves upon the state of the art.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides for an efficient,portioned assembly process.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides for a reusability.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a single serve podassembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffee podapparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a single servereusable pod, and methods of use that provides for environmentalimprovements through reduction of plastic waste.

These and other objects, features, or advantages of the presentdisclosure will become apparent from the specification and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:

FIG. 1 is a top, perspective view showing the single serve pod system, asingle serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a singleserve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assemblinga single serve reusable pod, and methods of use; the view showing theassembly apparatus; the view showing a reusable pod; the view showingthe reusable pod in the assembly station; the view showing the reusablepod with a lid in the open position; the view showing the filterdispenser of the assembly apparatus; the view showing a plurality offilters within the filter dispenser; the view showing the storagecontainer in the closed position.

FIG. 2 is a top, perspective view showing the single serve pod system, asingle serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a singleserve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assemblinga single serve reusable pod, and methods of use; the view showing theassembly apparatus; the view showing a reusable pod; the view showingthe reusable pod in the assembly station; the view showing the reusablepod with a lid in the open position; the view showing the refill door ofthe filter dispenser.

FIG. 3 is a top view showing the single serve pod system, a single servepod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffeepod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a singleserve reusable pod, and methods of use; the view showing the top of theassembly apparatus; the view showing a reusable pod; the view showingthe reusable pod in the assembly station; the view showing the reusablepod with a lid in the open position; the view showing an opening featureof the refill door of the filter dispenser; the view showing an openingand/or handle feature of the storage container; the view showing aplurality of storage and/or hook features for hanging reusable ringsand/or coffee scoops and the like.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view showing the single serve pod system, a singleserve pod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single servecoffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling asingle serve reusable pod, and methods of use; the view showing thebottom of the assembly apparatus; the view showing a plurality of feetof the bottom of the assembly apparatus; the view showing an openingfeature of the refill door of the filter dispenser; the view showing anopening and/or handle feature of the storage container; the view showinga plurality of storage and/or hook features for hanging reusable ringsand/or coffee scoops and the like; the view showing small pegs forgripping a surface.

FIG. 5 is a front, elevation view showing the single serve pod system, asingle serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a singleserve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assemblinga single serve reusable pod, and methods of use; the view showing theassembly apparatus; the view showing a reusable pod; the view showingthe reusable pod in the assembly station; the view showing the reusablepod with a lid in the open position; the view showing the filterdispenser of the assembly apparatus; the view showing a plurality offilters within the filter dispenser; the view showing a plurality ofcatch features for the plurality of filters; the view showing thestorage container in the closed position; the view showing an openingand/or handle feature of the storage container; the view showing aplurality of feet of the bottom of the assembly apparatus; the viewshowing a plurality of storage and/or hook features for hanging reusablerings and/or coffee scoops and the like.

FIG. 6 is a rear, elevation view showing the single serve pod system, asingle serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a singleserve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assemblinga single serve reusable pod, and methods of use; the view showing theassembly apparatus; the view showing a portion of a reusable pod; theview showing the reusable pod in the assembly station; the view showingthe reusable pod with a lid in the open position; the view showing therefill door of the filter dispenser of the assembly apparatus; the viewshowing a plurality of feet of the bottom of the assembly apparatus; theview showing a plurality of storage and/or hook features for hangingreusable rings and/or coffee scoops and the like.

FIG. 7 is a side, elevation view showing the single serve pod system, asingle serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a singleserve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assemblinga single serve reusable pod, and methods of use; the view showing theleft side of the assembly apparatus; the view showing a portion of areusable pod; the view showing the reusable pod in the assembly station;the view showing the reusable pod with a lid in the open position; theview showing an opening feature of the refill door of the filterdispenser; the view showing an opening and/or handle feature of thestorage container; the view showing a plurality of feet at the bottom ofthe assembly apparatus.

FIG. 8 is a side, elevation view showing the single serve pod system, asingle serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a singleserve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assemblinga single serve reusable pod, and methods of use; the view showing theleft side of the assembly apparatus; the view showing a portion of areusable pod; the view showing the reusable pod in the assembly station;the view showing the reusable pod with a lid in the open position; theview showing an opening feature of the refill door of the filterdispenser; the view showing an opening and/or handle feature of thestorage container; the view showing a plurality of feet at the bottom ofthe assembly apparatus; the view showing a plurality of storage and/orhook features for hanging reusable rings and/or coffee scoops and thelike.

FIG. 9 is a bottom, perspective view showing the single serve podsystem, a single serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffeesystem, a single serve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, aprocess of assembling a single serve reusable pod, and methods of use;the view showing the assembly apparatus; the view showing the filterdispenser of the assembly apparatus; the view showing a plurality offilters within the filter dispenser; the view showing a plurality ofcatch features for the plurality of filters; the view showing thestorage container in the closed position; the view showing an openingand/or handle feature of the storage container; the view showing aplurality of feet of the bottom of the assembly apparatus.

FIG. 10 is a bottom, perspective view showing the single serve podsystem, a single serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffeesystem, a single serve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, aprocess of assembling a single serve reusable pod, and methods of use;the view showing the assembly apparatus; the view showing the refilldoor in a closed position of the filter dispenser of the assemblyapparatus; the view showing an opening and/or handle feature of therefill door of the dispenser apparatus; the view showing a plurality offeet of the bottom of the assembly apparatus.

FIG. 11 is a top, perspective view showing the single serve pod system,a single serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, asingle serve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process ofassembling a single serve reusable pod, and methods of use; the viewshowing the assembly apparatus; the view showing a reusable pod; theview showing the reusable pod in the assembly station; the view showingthe reusable pod with a lid in the open position; the view showing thefilter dispenser of the assembly apparatus; the view showing a pluralityof filters within the filter dispenser; the view showing the storagecontainer in the open position.

FIG. 12 is a top, perspective isometric view showing the systemdisassembled and/or exploded; the view showing the single serve podsystem, a single serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffeesystem, a single serve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, aprocess of assembling a single serve reusable pod, and methods of use;the view showing the assembly apparatus; the view showing a reusablepod; the view showing the reusable pod in the open position; the viewshowing the filter dispenser of the assembly apparatus; the view showingthe exterior surface of the hollow tube of the filter dispenser; theview showing a plurality of filters within the filter dispenser; theview showing the storage container; the view showing the removablestorage container holding device.

FIG. 13 is a top, perspective view of a filter; the view showing the toplip of the filter; the view showing the exterior surface of the filter;the view showing the interior surface of the filter.

FIG. 14 is a bottom, perspective view of a filter; the view showing thetop lip of the filter; the view showing the exterior surface of thefilter; the view showing the interior surface of the filter.

FIG. 15 is a top, perspective view of a reusable ring; the view showinga lid; the view showing the reusable ring with the lid in the openposition; the view showing a reusable ring with an engagement extensionfeature.

FIG. 16 is a top, perspective view of a reusable ring; the view showingthe reusable ring with the lid in the open position; the view showing areusable ring without an engagement extension feature; the view showinga filter.

FIG. 17 is a top, perspective view of a reusable ring; the view showingthe top lip feature of the reusable ring; the view showing the filtergrip feature of the top lip; the view showing the primary releasefeature of the reusable ring; the view showing the opposing side catchfeatures of the reusable ring; the view showing the attachment featuresfor the lid of the reusable ring; the view showing the plurality ofextension catch features of the reusable ring.

FIG. 18 is a bottom, perspective view of a reusable ring; the viewshowing the top lip feature of the reusable ring; the view showing theprimary release feature of the reusable ring; the view showing theopposing side catch features of the reusable ring; the view showing theattachment features for the lid of the reusable ring; the view showingthe plurality of extension catch features of the reusable ring.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

In the following detailed description, reference is made to theaccompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown byway of illustration specific embodiments in which the disclosure may bepracticed. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail toenable those skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, and it is tobe understood that other embodiments may be utilized and thatmechanical, procedural, and other changes may be made without departingfrom the spirit and scope of the disclosure(s). The following detaileddescription is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and thescope of the disclosure(s) is defined only by the appended claims, alongwith the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.

As used herein, the terminology such as vertical, horizontal, top,bottom, front, back, end, sides and the like are referenced according tothe views, pieces and figures presented. It should be understood,however, that the terms are used only for purposes of description, andare not intended to be used as limitations. Accordingly, orientation ofan object or a combination of objects may change without departing fromthe scope of the disclosure.

Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “anembodiment,” “one example,” or “an example” means that a particularfeature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with theembodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment of thepresent disclosure. Thus, the appearance of the phrases “in oneembodiment,” “in an embodiment,” “one example,” or “an example” invarious places throughout this specification are not necessarily allreferring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particularfeatures, structures, databases, or characteristics may be combined inany suitable combinations and/or sub-combinations in one or moreembodiments or examples. In addition, it should be appreciated that thefigures provided herewith are for explanation purposes to personsordinarily skilled in the art and that the drawings are not necessarilydrawn to scale.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, a single serve pod system, asingle serve pod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a singleserve coffee pod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assemblinga single serve reusable pod, and methods of use are presented. Morespecifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure provides asingle serve coffee preparation system for the preparation of a reusablecoffee pod in accordance with brewing coffee, tea, and other brewingthat is environmentally friendly, eliminates landfill waste (relativelyspeaking), and maintains the integrity of flavor of ingredients. Morespecifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure provides asingle serve pod assembly system and methods of use. More specifically,and without limitation, the present disclosure provides a uniquereusable single serve pod experience with a bottomless, easy to use,easy to dispose of filters and waste system through the bottomlessrings. More specifically, and without limitation the apparatus providedimproves upon the user experience by providing a single serve podapparatus, process of assembling and methods of use of the apparatus.

The present disclosure provides a single serve pod system which improvesupon the state of the art and provides a convenience for users, whilealso providing an environmentally friendly solution to many problemsplaguing the art today. The present disclosure provides a solution tocleaning issues, cleanliness issues, waste issues, assembly issues,portioning issues, freshness issues, and more.

In the present disclosure, as is further described herein, the presentdisclosure provides a single serve pod system that provides a user witha fresh and easy to use filter for each single serve cup, while alsoreducing waste and/or providing environmental consciousness.Furthermore, the present disclosure provides solutions that arerelatively cost effective, quick, and efficient.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the present disclosureprovides a coffee pod which combines reusability and biodegradabilitywith convenience. Furthermore, the present disclosure combines theunique single serve coffee pod with a novel assembly device thatprovides for storage, accessibility, ease of pod assembly, portionality,cleanliness, and convenience, among other features and components andadvantages.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, this single serve coffee podsystem improves upon the state of the art. Furthermore, the coffee podassembly system improves upon the state of the art. Furthermore, theentire system improves upon the state of the art while providing novelsolutions to long felt needs in the art. The present disclosure, thesolutions, and the ability to provide the state of the art with quick,affordable, flexible, environmentally friendly solutions will becomemore apparent in the present disclosure and accompanying figures anddocuments.

System:

With reference to the figures, a single serve pod system, a single servepod assembly system, a single serve coffee system, a single serve coffeepod apparatus, a filter apparatus, a process of assembling a singleserve reusable pod, and methods of use 10 are presented (hereafterreferred to as “assembly apparatus”, “reusable pod system”, “reusablepod assembly system”, “reusable coffee brewing system”, “single servepod system”, “single serve pod assembly system”, or simply “system”).Single serve pod assembly system 10 is formed of any suitable size,shape and design and is configured to provide an easy, efficient systemfor assembly and use of a reusable brewing pod.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, reusable pod system 10includes a filter 20, a ring 40, a lid feature 60, an alternative lidfeature 80, and an assembly apparatus, among other features, components,and functionality.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, reusable coffee brewing system10 may also comprise remote servers, databases, application servers,application databases, product databases, mobile applications, and/orcomputers; all of which in continuity or as separate acts fulfill thefunctions and methods disclosed herein.

User:

In the arrangement shown, as one example, system 10 may include a user.User may be any user or person, or plurality of users interacting withor utilizing the system 10. This may include filling or refillingingredients in the storage container, scooping ingredients, filling orrefilling filters, utilizing the assembly apparatus (to be furtherdiscussed herein), hanging or removing the reusable rings, placingfilters within the reusable rings, placing the single service pod intothe assembly apparatus, assembling single serve pods, reusing and/orcleaning system 10, among other features and functionality. Furthermore,this may include viewing, controlling, analyzing, manipulating, and/orinteracting with system 10. Furthermore, users are not limited to asingle user but may be a plurality of users and additional equipmentthat might be utilized in operation, such as but not limited to a singleserve coffee brewing machine or the like.

Filter:

In the arrangement shown, as one example and specifically with referenceto FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, system 10 includes a filter 20 (also referred toas a “coffee filter”, “ingredients filter”, “disposable filter”, orsimply a “filter”). Filter 20 is formed of any suitable size, shape, anddesign and is configured to trap ingredients such as coffee groundswhile allowing the liquid and/or water to flow through. In this way,filter 20 can remove unwanted compounds and/or unwanted particles duringthe brewing process.

In the arrangement shown, filter 20 extends from a top 22 to a bottom 24having an exterior surface 26 and an interior surface 28 with a hollowinterior 30 formed therein. The top 22 of the filter 20 includes a toplip 32, or lip 32. Lip 32 also extends the peripheral circumference, inthe example shown. In this way, the lip 32 serves as a setting portionand/or gripping surface such that the reusable ring (to be furtherdiscussed herein) can secure the filter 20 in place.

Furthermore, in the arrangement shown, as one example, filter 20includes an upper portion 34 and a lower portion 36. The filter 20shown, as one example, may also include measuring lines, among otherfeatures, components, and functionalities. Furthermore, the filter 20may also be double or triple walled as desired from time to time. In thearrangement shown, as one example, the lower portion 36 of filter 20 isgenerally semi-spherical in shape and designed to house ingredients orother grounds therein. Similarly, the upper portion 34 of the filter 20is configured to house ingredients and/or accept water therein whilebeing shaped to act as a funnel which keeps grounds and/or otheringredients in the hollow interior 30 of the filter 20.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, filter 20 is formed of apaper. In this way, water and/or liquid can move through the entirety offilter 20, including the sides and the bottom. Similarly, in this way,the entire interior surface of the filter 20 provides for filter and/orfunneling and the removal of pulp or particular grounds or tea leavesand the like. Furthermore, in this way, the structural components offilter 20 can be crimped into place. Crimping is one form contemplatedfor use, however, other forms of strengthening and/or creating thefilter 20 are also hereby contemplated for use.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, filter 20 is formed of paper,whether bleached or unbleached, or the like. However, filter 20 may alsobe formed of a metal mesh, an alternative mesh, such as a nylon mesh, aplastic mesh, a combination thereof, or the like as will be able toremove a desired level of particulate.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, a single serving pod generallyis designed to accommodate a single filter 20 for a single brew.However, other numbers of filters 20 are also hereby contemplated foruse. In the case of a metal mesh, the filter 20 may be used over andover again, while the paper filter 20 embodiment would likely bediscarded after use. Furthermore, multiple filters can be overlaid, andthe like.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, filter 20 is formed in adome-like shape. In this way, the unique design and shape are configuredto maximize the amount of coffee in the space and/or volume. In thisway, extraction is maximized through the bottom of the filter, whichincreases and improves upon the state of the art of single serve coffeebrewing.

Reusable Pod:

In the arrangement shown, as one example, system 10 includes a reusablepod apparatus 40 (also referred to as a “reusable ring”, a “reusablepod”, a “reusable ring system”, or simply a “ring”). Reusable ringsystem 40 is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and isconfigured to provide a reusable apparatus which can house and hold adisposable filter for purposes of single serve brewing.

Said another way, reusable ring 40 is configured to repeatedly connectto a filter 20, utilize the filter for a single cup brewing process,subsequently detach from the filter 20 in an easy and efficient manner.Then, reusable ring 40 is also configured to connect again to an unusedfilter 20 for purposes of brewing another and/or second single servebrew and/or single serve coffee. In this way, the reusable ring 40 isdesigned and configured to be used over and over in an easy to use,quick and efficient manner.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, reusable ring 40 is generallyring and/or circumferential in shape and has a top 42 and a bottom 44.The ring 40 extends a perimeter and/or loop having a slender exteriorsurface 46 and a generally thin interior surface 48.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusable ring 40 isprimarily made of a polymer. However, other materials are herebycontemplated for use, and may include metal and the like to be used inthe attachment features of the reusable ring and/or a combination ofvarious materials. Other materials might include, but are not limitedto, polymers, enhanced polymers, metal, metal alloys, glass, enhancedglass, other materials, a combination thereof and the like.

Lip Feature of Reusable Ring: In the arrangement shown, as one example,the ring 40 also includes a top lip 50. Top lip 50 is formed of anysuitable size, shape, and design and is configured to fit within closeand tight tolerances of the lip 32 of the filter 20. In this way, thefilter 20 and/or the lip 32 of the filter 20 can be engaged with the lip50 of the ring 40 so that the filter 20 sits on top of the ring 40without slipping through the bottom or disengaging with the ring. Inthis way, filter 20 can be easily placed within ring 40. Similarly,filter 20 can be easily disengaged from the ring 40 when the brewingprocess is complete. In this way, the filter 20 can be quickly engagedfor single cup brewing, and then quickly ejected and/or discarded whenthe user is finished with the filter 20 and/or the ingredients and/orcoffee grounds within the filter 20.

Attachment Feature of Reusable Ring: Furthermore, and in the arrangementshown, as one example, the reusable ring 40 includes an attachmentfeature 52. Attachment feature 52 is formed of any suitable size, shape,and design and is configured to operably connect the reusable ring 40 toa reusable lid 60 and/or to a reusable lid alternative 80 (to be furtherdiscussed herein). In the arrangement shown, as one example, theattachment feature includes a hinged connection for operably connectingthe ring 40 to the reusable lid 60/80. However, other types of operableconnections are hereby contemplated for use.

Catch Feature: In the arrangement shown, as one example, reusable ring40 also includes a primary catch feature 54. Primary catch feature 54 isformed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured toengage the reusable lid 60/80 (to be further described herein) with thereusable ring 40. Additionally, the catch feature 54 and/or primarycatch 54 engages the lid 60/80 with the ring 40 in such a way as tosqueeze the lip 32 of the filter 20 between the ring 40 and the lid60/80 that the filter 20 is held in place more so than without the useof a lid 60/80.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusable lid 40 of system10 includes a primary catch feature 54. However, in an alternativeembodiment, no catch feature is required. In this way, the systemfunctions without the primary catch feature. In yet another alternativeembodiment, the reusable lid 40 of system 10 includes only the firstcatch feature and the second catch feature, and no primary catchfeature. In yet another alternative embodiment, reusable lid 40 ofsystem 10 includes only a first catch feature and no primary catchfeature or secondary catch feature. In yet another alternativeembodiment, the reusable lid 40 of system 10 includes a second catchfeature and no first catch feature or primary catch feature. In yetanother alternative embodiment, reusable lid 40 of system 10 includesadditional and/or alternative catch features.

The catch feature 54, in the arrangement shown, engages by frictionalslipping and causes a small latch and/or small ledge to engage after thepliable material of the catch is forced outward to disengage. Once thelid 60/80 has moved past the latch extension of the catch 54, the catch54 reengages due to the frictional shape of the catch. The user can thenpress the catch to cause a pliable release when the user wishes todisengage the lid 60/80. Other forms of a catch 54 are herebycontemplated for use and include, but are not limited to, a buttonrelease feature, a frictional fit, a snap fit, and the like.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the ring 40 and the lid 60/80also include a plurality of secondary catch features which further aidin the frictional engagement of the lid 60/80 with the reusable ring 40.In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusable ring 40 includesa first side catch feature 56 spaced in approximately equal relation tothe attachment feature 52 of the ring 40 and the primary catch feature54 of the ring. Similarly, and on the opposite side of the ring 40, ring40 includes a second side catch feature 58 which is approximatelyequally spaced between the primary catch feature 54 and the attachmentfeature 52 of the ring 40.

In this way, the reusable ring 40 is configured to repeatedly engage anddisengage with the reusable lid 60/80 while securely fitting in closeand tight tolerances a filter 20. In this way, filter 20 is alsoprevented from moving about during the brewing process and the like.Other additional features to prevent movement during brewing and thelike are further described herein.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the primary catch feature isshown on the front of the reusable ring. However, the primary catchfeatures may be along the side and are also shown along the two sides astwo primary catch features. In this way, no front catch feature wouldneed to be used. However, a plurality of catch features placed anywhereon the reusable ring are hereby contemplated for use. Furthermore, thecatch features, as arranged on each side can be pressed and/or pinchedby force to release the lid. This aids in ease of use and functionality.

Grip Feature: In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusablering 40 also includes a filter grip feature 59 or grip feature 59. Gripfeature 59 is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and isconfigured to provide an additional frictional grip and/or pressuresurface to retain the filter 20 in place when being utilized and/orengaged with the reusable ring 40.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, grip feature 59 is a foam ringwhich extends as a circle when viewed from the top for the entirecircumference of the ring. In this way, as configured in the exampleshown, the grip feature 59 is configured to engage the lip 32 of thefilter 20. In this way, the grip feature 59, when activated by squeezingthe lip 32 of the filter 20 between the lid 60/80 and the reusable ring40, the filter 20 becomes securely in place. In the arrangement shown,as one example, the grip feature 59 may be foam and/or rubber and/oranother material with a slight pliability to it so as to allow for somedeformation. However, the grip feature 59 may also be fairly rigid butso as to accept a force of the lid and engagement of the lid 60/80 withthe reusable ring 40.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusable ring 40 isgenerally circular in shape when viewed from the top. The ring 40 isgenerally formed in this shape to accommodate a majority of single servebrewing devices. However, other shapes are also hereby contemplated foruse. Other shapes for the reusable ring 40 include, but are not limitedto, circular with a single flat sidewall, square in shape, triangular inshape, oval in shape, elliptical in shape, conical in shape, bucket likein shape, disc like in shape, a combination thereof, and the like.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, a plurality of reusable rings40 can be implemented. While only one reusable ring might be utilized,several rings 40 can potentially be utilized in the various methods ofuse. For example, while one ring 40 is being used in the brewingprocess, another ring 40 may be assembled in the reusable pod assemblyapparatus (to be further described herein).

Reusable Lid:

In the arrangement shown, as one example, and specifically withreference to FIG. 15, system 10 includes a reusable lid 60 (alsoreferred to as an “enclosure”, a “percolator”, a “filter grip”, a“reusable top”, or simply a “lid”). Reusable top 60 is formed of anysuitable size, shape, and design and is configured to securely enclosethe top of the reusable ring 40. Furthermore, in the arrangement shown,as one example, reusable lid 60 is configured to distribute and/orpercolate water and/or liquid into the interior of the ring 40 and/orfilter 20.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, reusable lid 60 is generallycircular in shape when viewed from the top 62. The reusable lid 60includes a bottom 64 which forms the interior of the ring 40 when in theclosed position and/or engaged position. The reusable lid 60 alsoincludes a slender exterior surface 66 around the perimeter of thereusable lid 60. Furthermore, the reusable lid includes a percolator 68having a plurality of apertures 70 for the distribution of liquidsevenly over the ingredients on the interior of the filter 20, whenengaged. Furthermore, a single aperture may be used to provide deliveryof contents into the pod.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusable lid 60 alsoincludes a bottom lip 72. Bottom lip 72 is formed to engage the lip 32of the filter 20 and squeeze the lip 32 of the filter 20 in between thereusable lid 60 and the lip 54 of the reusable ring 40. In this way, andin the arrangement shown, as one example, the bottom lip 72 is sized andshaped to appear and/or accommodate the lip 32 of the filter 20 in closeand tight tolerances.

Attachment Feature: In the arrangement shown, as one example, thereusable lid 60 also includes attachment features 74. Attachment feature74 is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configuredto operably connect the reusable lid 60 to a reusable ring 40. In thearrangement shown, as one example, the attachment feature 74 includes ahinged connection for operably connecting the ring 40 to the reusablelid 60. However, other types of operable connections are herebycontemplated for use.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, lid 60 also includes aninterlocking extension feature 75. Interlocking extension feature 75 isformed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured tointerlock and/or provide additional fitting and attachment features withthe reusable lid 40. In the arrangement shown, as one example, theinterlocking extension feature 75 is a small step feature withfrictional fit components and/or rubber fit components which causeengagement with the reusable lid 40.

Catch Feature of the Reusable Lid: In the arrangement shown, as oneexample, reusable lid 60 also includes a primary catch feature 76.Primary catch feature 76 is formed of any suitable size, shape, anddesign and is configured to engage the primary catch feature 56 of thereusable lid 40. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the primarycatch feature 76 of the reusable lid 60 is formed of a small extensionand/or arm piece which can be grabbed by the primary attachment feature54 of the reusable ring 40. Additionally, and said another way, thecatch feature 76 and/or primary catch 76 engages with the ring 40 insuch a way as to squeeze the lip 32 of the filter 20 between the ring 40and the lid 60 such that the filter 20 is held in place more so thanwithout the use of a lid 60.

The catch feature 76, in the arrangement shown, engages by frictionalslipping and causes a small latch and/or small ledge to engage with thecatch feature of the reusable ring 40 after the pliable material of thecatch is forced outward to disengage. Once the primary catch feature 76of the lid 60 has moved past the latch extension of the catch 54, thecatch 76 reengages due to the frictional shape of the catch 76, which isan extension outward from the center of the reusable lid 60. The usercan then press the catch to cause a pliable release when the user wishesto disengage the lid 60. Other forms of a catch 76 are herebycontemplated for use and include, but are not limited to, a buttonrelease feature, a frictional fit, a snap fit, and the like.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusable lid 60 alsoincludes a plurality of secondary catch features 77 and 78, whichfurther aid in the frictional engagement of the lid 60 with the reusablering 40. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusable lid 60includes a first side catch feature 77 spaced in approximately equalrelation to the attachment feature 74 of the reusable lid 60 and theprimary catch feature 76 of the reusable ring 60. Similarly, and on theopposite side of the reusable lid 60, lid 60 includes a second sidecatch feature 78 which is approximately equally spaced between theprimary catch feature 76 and the attachment feature 74 of the reusablering 60.

Grip Feature of Alternative Embodiment: In an alternative embodiment,the reusable lid 60 may also include a grip feature. In this way, analternative grip feature is a foam ring which extends as a circle whenviewed from the top for the entire circumference of the ring. In thisway, as configured in the example shown, the grip feature is configuredto engage the lip 32 of the top of the filter 20. In this way, the gripfeature of the reusable lid 60, when activated by squeezing the lip 32of the filter 20 between the lid 60 and the reusable ring 40, the filter20 becomes securely in place. In this alternative arrangement, as oneexample, the grip feature may be foam and/or rubber and/or anothermaterial with a slight pliability to it so as to allow for somedeformation. However, the grip feature may also be fairly rigid but soas to accept a force of the lid and engagement of the lid 60 with thereusable ring 40. Furthermore, in this way, the grip feature isconfigured to easily open and/or close the lid in concert with thereusable ring.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusable lid 60 isgenerally circular in shape when viewed from the top. The reusable lid60 is generally formed in this shape to accommodate a majority of singleserve brewing devices. However, other shapes are also herebycontemplated for use. Other shapes for the reusable lid 60 may include,but are not limited to, circular with a single flat sidewall, square inshape, triangular in shape, oval in shape, elliptical in shape, conicalin shape, bucket like in shape, disc like in shape, a combinationthereof, and the like. Furthermore, in this way, the reusable lid 60 maybe similar or different in shape than the reusable ring 40.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, a plurality of reusable rings40 can be implemented. However, a reusable lid 60 may not be required inan alternative embodiment. In this way, zero reusable lids 60 would beutilized in one embodiment and/or method of the present disclosure.Additionally, while only one reusable ring might be utilized, severalreusable lids 60 can potentially be utilized in the various methods ofuse. For example, while one lid 60 is being used in the brewing process,another ring 60 may be assembled in the reusable pod assembly apparatus(to be further described herein).

Alternative Reusable Lid:

In the arrangement shown, as another example, and specifically withreference to FIG. 16, system 10 also includes an alternative reusablelid 80 (also referred to as an “enclosure”, a “percolator”, a “filtergrip”, a “reusable top”, or simply a “lid”). Reusable lid 80 is formedof any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to enclose thetop of the reusable ring 40. Furthermore, in the arrangement shown, asone example, reusable lid 80 is configured to distribute and/orpercolate water and/or liquid into the interior of the ring 40 and/orfilter 20.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, reusable lid 80 is generallycircular in shape when viewed from the top 82. The reusable lid 80includes a bottom 84 which forms the interior of the ring 40 when in theclosed position and/or engaged position. The reusable lid 80 alsoincludes a slender exterior surface 86 around the perimeter of thereusable lid 80. Furthermore, the reusable lid includes a percolator 88having a plurality of apertures 90 for the distribution of liquidsevenly over the ingredients on the interior of the filter 20, whenengaged.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the percolator 88 is shownhaving multiple apertures. However, another alternative embodiment, asis shown, includes a percolator 88 which only has a single aperture.While one aperture is contemplated for use in this embodiment, aplurality of apertures is hereby contemplated for use, in use with thepercolator 88. This includes but is not limited to, one aperture, twoapertures, three apertures, four apertures, five apertures, sixapertures, seven apertures, eight apertures, nine apertures, or moreapertures.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusable lid 80 alsoincludes a bottom lip 92. Bottom lip 92 is formed to engage the lip 32of the filter 20 and squeeze the lip 32 of the filter 20 in between thereusable lid 80 and the lip 54 of the reusable ring 40. In this way, andin the arrangement shown, as one example, the bottom lip 92 is sized andshaped to appear and/or accommodate the lip 32 of the filter 20 in closeand tight tolerances.

Attachment Feature: In the arrangement shown, as one example, thereusable lid 80 also includes attachment features 94. Attachment feature94 is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configuredto operably connect the reusable lid 80 to a reusable ring 40. In thearrangement shown, as one example, the attachment feature 94 includes ahinged connection for operably connecting the ring 40 to the reusablelid 80. However, other types of operable connections are herebycontemplated for use.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, lid 80 also includes aninterlocking extension feature 93. Interlocking extension feature 93 isformed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured tointerlock and/or provide additional fitting and attachment features withthe reusable lid 40. In the arrangement shown, as one example, theinterlocking extension feature 93 is a circular extension which extendsdownward from the reusable lid 80 and provides for additional attachmentfeatures. The extension and/or interlocking extension feature can moresecurely attached to the reusable lid 80 by providing small aperturesfor features of the reusable lid 80 to engage with, while also providingfrictional fit components and/or rubber fit components which causeengagement with the reusable lid 80.

Sub catch features of Alternative Reusable Lid: In the arrangementshown, as one example, the reusable lid 80 also includes additionalsub-catch features 99. Sub-catch features 99, as shown in FIG. 16, aresmall apertures equally spaced around the perimeter of the extensionfeature. The sub catch features 99 are designed to accept smallextensions from the reusable lid so as to frictionally engage into theinterior of the subcatch features. In the arrangement shown, as oneexample, four sub-catch features are shown, however any other number ofsub-catch features is hereby contemplated for use.

Catch Feature of the Reusable Lid: In the arrangement shown, as oneexample, reusable lid 80 also includes a primary catch feature 96.Primary catch feature 96 is formed of any suitable size, shape, anddesign and is configured to engage the primary catch feature 56 of thereusable lid 40. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the primarycatch feature 96 of the reusable lid 80 is formed of a small extensionand/or arm piece which can be grabbed by the primary attachment feature54 of the reusable ring 40. Additionally, and said another way, thecatch feature 96 and/or primary catch 96 engages with the ring 40 insuch a way as to squeeze the lip 32 of the filter 20 between the ring 40and the lid 80 such that the filter 20 is held in place more so thanwithout the use of a lid 80.

The catch feature 96, in the arrangement shown, engages by frictionalslipping and causes a small latch and/or small ledge to engage with thecatch feature of the reusable ring 40 after the pliable material of thecatch is forced outward to disengage. Once the primary catch feature 96of the lid 80 has moved past the latch extension of the catch 54, thecatch 96 reengages due to the frictional shape of the catch 96, which isan extension outward from the center of the reusable lid 80. The usercan then press the catch to cause a pliable release when the user wishesto disengage the lid 80. Other forms of a catch 96 are herebycontemplated for use and include, but are not limited to, a buttonrelease feature, a frictional fit, a snap fit, and the like.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusable lid 80 alsoincludes a plurality of secondary catch features 97 and 98, whichfurther aid in the frictional engagement of the lid 80 with the reusablering 40. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusable lid 80includes a first side catch feature 97 spaced in approximately equalrelation to the attachment feature 94 of the reusable lid 80 and theprimary catch feature 96 of the reusable ring 80. Similarly, and on theopposite side of the reusable lid 80, lid 80 includes a second sidecatch feature 98 which is approximately equally spaced between theprimary catch feature 96 and the attachment feature 94 of the reusablering 80. Furthermore, in this way, the grip feature is configured toeasily open and/or close the lid in concert with the reusable ring.

Grip Feature of Alternative Embodiment: In an alternative embodiment,the reusable lid 80 may also include a grip feature. In this way, analternative grip feature is a foam ring which extends as a circle whenviewed from the top for the entire circumference of the ring. In thisway, as configured in the example shown, the grip feature is configuredto engage the lip 32 of the top of the filter 20. In this way, the gripfeature of the reusable lid 80, when activated by squeezing the lip 32of the filter 20 between the lid 80 and the reusable ring 40, the filter20 becomes securely in place. In this alternative arrangement, as oneexample, the grip feature may be foam and/or rubber and/or anothermaterial with a slight pliability to it so as to allow for somedeformation. However, the grip feature may also be fairly rigid but soas to accept a force of the lid and engagement of the lid 80 with thereusable ring 40.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the reusable lid 80 isgenerally circular in shape when viewed from the top. The reusable lid80 is generally formed in this shape to accommodate a majority of singleserve brewing devices. However, other shapes are also herebycontemplated for use. Other shapes for the reusable lid 80 may include,but are not limited to, circular with a single flat sidewall, square inshape, triangular in shape, oval in shape, elliptical in shape, conicalin shape, bucket like in shape, disc like in shape, a combinationthereof, and the like. Furthermore, in this way, the reusable lid 80 maybe similar or different in shape than the reusable ring 40.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, a plurality of reusable rings40 can be implemented. However, a reusable lid 80 may not be required inan alternative embodiment. In this way, zero reusable lids 80 would beutilized in one embodiment and/or method of the present disclosure.Additionally, while only one reusable ring might be utilized, severalreusable lids 80 can potentially be utilized in the various methods ofuse. For example, while one lid 80 is being used in the brewing process,another ring 80 may be assembled in the reusable pod assembly apparatus(to be further described herein).

Assembly Apparatus:

In the arrangement shown, as one example, system 10 includes an assemblyapparatus 100 (also referred to as an “assembly system”, a “single servepod creation system”, or simply an “apparatus”). Single serve podcreation system 100 is formed of any suitable size, shape, and designand is configured to provide ease and efficient assembly of a reusablesingle serve pod without the need for cleaning, or the like.

Said another way, and in the arrangement shown, as one example, assemblyapparatus 100 is designed and configured to provide various componentsfor easily assembling and/or preparing a reusable pod for brewing. Inthe arrangement shown, as one example, a user engages the assemblyapparatus 100 by first removing a reusable ring 40 from the side hooks.Subsequently, a user will grab a disposable filter 20 or filter 20 fromthe filter dispenser of the assembly apparatus (to be further describedherein). A user then can place the filter 20 into the reusable ring 40.Alternatively, a user will place the reusable ring 40 into the assemblystation 120 (to be further described herein) of the assembly apparatus100.

Once the reusable ring 40 is placed into the assembly station, a userwill place a filter 20 (after removing from the filter dispenser) intothe reusable ring 40. Once the filter 20 is in place, a user will openthe storage container 160 (to be further discussed herein) and use acoffee scoop to scoop coffee grounds and/or other ingredients into thehollow interior of the filter. Subsequently a user will close the lid60/80. The user can then place the assembled reusable single serve podinto a single serve brewing device. Once completed the filter andcontents can simply be ejected, and the ring 40 replaced onto a storagehook or within the assembly station of the assembly apparatus 100.Furthermore, and in one example, a custom coffee scoop which is formedand designed to fit along the side of and hook onto the top of system 10is also hereby contemplated for use. In this way, the coffee scoop canbe easily removed, used, and re-stored. In this way, the assemblyapparatus 100 is configured to make assembly of a single serve deviceeasy, quick, clean, efficient, environmentally friendly, and fun.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the assembly apparatus 100includes an upper portion 110, an assembly station 120, a filterdispenser 130, a lower portion 150, a storage container 160, and astorage container housing 180, among other features, components, andfunctionality.

Furthermore, and in the arrangement shown, as one example, the assemblyapparatus 100 extends from a top 102 to a bottom 103 between opposingsides 104. The assembly apparatus 100, in the arrangement shown, as oneexample, also extends a length from a front 105 to a back 106 or rear106. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the assembly apparatus100 has an exterior surface 107 and an interior surface 108, as well asa hollow interior 109. The hollow interior 109 of the assembly apparatus100 is configured to house and hold various components (as is furtherdescribed herein).

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the assembly apparatus 100 isformed of a polymer such as a plastic, an enhanced polymer,thermoplastics, an elastomer, polyvinyl chloride, a polyethylene, asynthetic, or the like. Other materials also include wood, metal, metalalloys, carbon fiber, glass, fiberglass, stainless steel, rubbers,silicone, aluminum, a combination thereof, and the like.

Upper Portion of Assembly Apparatus:

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the assembly apparatus 100includes an upper portion 110. Upper portion 110 is formed of anysuitable size, shape, and design, and is configured as the top portionof the assembly apparatus 100. In the arrangement shown, as one example,the upper portion is generally rectangular in shape when viewed from thetop and extends a length from a front 111 to a back 112 between opposingsides 113.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the upper portion includes theassembly station (to be further discussed herein), and is the primarylocation where assembly of the single serve pod can take place. In thearrangement shown, as one example, the upper portion includes a slopingtop design followed by a curve and flattened upper surface to house theassembly station. In this way, the upper portion may include an angledsurface 114 and a flat surface 115.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the upper portion 110 isformed of a polymer such as a plastic, an enhanced polymer,thermoplastics, an elastomer, polyvinyl chloride, a polyethylene, asynthetic, or the like. Other materials also include wood, metal, metalalloys, carbon fiber, glass, fiberglass, stainless steel, rubbers,silicone, aluminum, a combination thereof, and the like.

Assembly Station of Assembly Apparatus:

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the assembly apparatus 100includes an upper portion 110 which houses an assembly station 120.Assembly station 120 is formed of any suitable size, shape, and designand is configured to provide an easy holding area for the single servepod during assembly of the single serve pod. In order to achieve thisthe assembly station 120 consists primarily of a cavity or assemblycavity 121 in the flat surface 115 of the upper portion 110 of theassembly apparatus 100.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, in addition to the assemblycavity 121 which is sized and configured to hold steadily the reusablering 40, a filter 20, the assembly station also includes access featuresfor ease of placing and lifting the various components of the singleserve pod. Also known as finger grip apertures 122, these featuresappear as cavity shapes in the flat surface 115 of the upper portion 110of the assembly apparatus 100. The finger grip apertures 122 are on eachside, and adjacent to the assembly cavity so as to allow a user toeasily remove and/or place components into the assembly cavity 121.

In one arrangement, and as shown in the example, assembly cavity 121 isformed and configured to hold and/or position the lid in an optimalposition for ease of assembly. In this way, and in one example, theassembly cavity 121 is configured to hold the lid in an approximateobtuse angled position for ease of assembly. Other angles are alsohereby contemplated for use.

Filter Dispenser of Assembly Apparatus:

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the assembly apparatus 100includes a filter dispenser 130. Filter dispenser 130 is formed of anysuitable size, shape, and design and is configured to provide quick andeasy dispensing of the unique filter 20 disclosed herein. Furthermore,the filter dispenser 130 is configured to house and hold a plurality offilters 20, so as to dispense one after another.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the filter dispenser 130extends from the front 131, where the plurality of filters 20 aredispensed, to a rear 132, where the plurality of filters 20 can beloaded and/or filled and/or refilled into the hollow tube 133—whichextends in between the front 131 and the rear 132. The rear 132 alsoincludes a refill door 134 which provides access to the hollow interiorof the hollow tube 133, so the filters can be filled and/or refilledwithin. Additionally, and in the arrangement shown, the filter dispenser130 includes a dispenser 136 at the front 131, a plurality of dispensercatches 138 and a grab aperture 140 which all are configured to hold aplurality of filters 20 and dispense the filters 20 with ease.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the filter dispenser 130includes a refill door 134. Refill door 134 is formed of any suitablesize, shape, and design and is configured to provide access to thehollow tube 133 of the filter dispenser 130. In this way, the hollowtube 133 of the filter dispenser 130 can be refilled and or filled witha plurality of features. In an alternative embodiment, filter dispenser130 does not include a refill door 134. In this alternative embodiment,the plurality of filters 20 are refilled and/or filled from the front131 of the filter dispenser 130. In this way, and in this alternativeembodiment, the filter dispenser may include a spring or other featureswhich cause the plurality of filters to move forward. In the arrangementshown, the filters are additionally caused to move forward by gravityand a downward slope of the hollow tube 133 of the filter dispenser 130.

Furthermore, and in another alternative embodiment, the refill dispenserdoes not include a refill door 134 on the rear 132 of the filterdispenser 130. However, alternative means of access and refill and/orfill of the hollow tube 133 of the filter dispenser 130 are herebycontemplated for use. Alternative means of refilling the filterdispenser 130 and/or filling the filter dispenser 130 may include, butare not limited to, causing the filter dispenser 130 to be filled fromthe front, rear openings, side openings, top openings, an upward openingupper portion, a combination thereof, or the like.

Lower Portion of Assembly Apparatus:

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the assembly apparatus 100includes a lower portion 150. Lower portion 150 is formed of anysuitable size, shape, and design, and is configured as the bottomportion of the assembly apparatus 100. In the arrangement shown, as oneexample, the lower portion is generally rectangular in shape when viewedfrom the bottom and extends a length from a front 152 to a back 154between opposing sides 156.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the lower portion 150 includesthe storage container (to be further discussed herein), and is theprimary location where storage of coffee beans, coffee grounds, otherbrewing ingredients, a combination thereof, or the like, can take place.In the arrangement shown, as one example, the lower portion 150 includesa tapering side design. In this way, the lower portion 150 may include acurved surface 158. Furthermore, the lower portion 150, at the bottom ofthe lower portion 150, may also include a plurality of feet 159 whichserve for leveling, force absorption, anti scratch, and otherfunctionality.

Furthermore, and in the arrangement shown, as one example, the pluralityof feet 159 may be formed of small pegs made of rubber and/or siliconewith adhesive properties. In this way, the plurality of feet 159 areformed and configured to stabilize and/or maintain the location ofsystem 10 while also reducing vibration and/or other forces applied tosystem 10 when in operation.

Furthermore, in the arrangement shown, as one example, a plurality offeet are shown. The plurality of feet are formed of a rubber and/orsilicone. In the arrangement shown, the plurality of feet are attachedto the lower portion 150 by an adhesive and form four feet. However,other materials for the composition of the feet such as plastic and thelike are hereby contemplated for use. Additionally, while four feet areshown, any other number of feet are hereby contemplated for use.Additionally, while an adhesive is used for attachment, other forms ofattachment are hereby contemplated for use including, but not limitedto, fasteners, rivets, friction fit, and the like.

Furthermore, and in the arrangement shown, as one example, the bottom ofthe plurality of feet and/or a plurality of pegs for gripping areconfigured with an adhesive and/or gripping property. In this way, theplurality of feet and the configuration of the plurality of feet areformed and suitable to maintain the position of the system 10 on thecountertop or other surface so that the system 10 does not move when inuse.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the lower portion 150 isformed of a polymer such as a plastic, an enhanced polymer,thermoplastics, an elastomer, polyvinyl chloride, a polyethylene, asynthetic, or the like. Other materials also include wood, metal, metalalloys, carbon fiber, glass, fiberglass, stainless steel, rubbers,silicone, aluminum, a combination thereof, and the like.

Storage Container of Assembly Apparatus:

In the arrangement shown, as one example, assembly apparatus 100 alsoincludes a storage container 160 (also referred to as a “storagecompartment”, “compartment”, or simply “container”). Storage compartment160 is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configuredto provide storage for coffee beans, coffee grounds, other brewingingredients, a combination thereof, or the like. Furthermore, and in onearrangement as is hereby contemplated for use, the storage compartmentis configured to provide an airtight seal and airtight storage forcoffee beans, coffee grounds, and other brewing ingredients, acombination thereof, or the like. Furthermore, and in one arrangement asis hereby contemplated for use, the storage compartment is configured toprovide a near airtight seal and near airtight storage for coffee beans,coffee grounds, and other brewing ingredients, a combination thereof, orthe like.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the storage container 160extends a length from a front 162—having a handle 172 at the front—to aback 164 between opposing sides 166. The storage container, in thearrangement shown, as one example, has a single hollow interior 168.However, multiple different hollow interiors are hereby contemplated foruse and the container 160 may have a plurality of compartments, eachcompartment having a unique airtight seal. Furthermore, in thearrangement shown, the storage container has an exterior surface 170 anda closing feature 174.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the storage container 160 ishoused within the lower portion 150 within the storage container housing180 that provides unique opening and closing features as well as ease ofcleaning functionality and the like.

Storage Container Housing of Assembly Apparatus: In the arrangementshown, as one example, the storage container 160 is enclosed within astorage container housing 180. The storage container housing 180 isformed of any suitable size, shape, and design, and is configured toprovide functionality and ease of cleaning for the lower portion 150 andthe storage container 160.

In the arrangement shown, as one example, the storage container housingextends a length from a front 182 to a back 184 between opposing sides186. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the storage containerhousing includes a top 188 a bottom 190 and a catch feature 192, amongother components, features, and functionality.

Other Features/Alternative Embodiments

In the arrangement shown, as one example, system 10 includes variousfeatures. Other features, in an alternative embodiment may include, butare not limited to a single serve brewer, an onboard computing device,various electrical components such as receivers and transceivers, powersupplies, and the like, a grinder, an automated assembler withpre-determine rules for dispensing certain amounts, features foradjusting amounts ground and fineness and/or coarseness of grounds, ringstorage, coffee bean storage, coffee grind storage, ground hopperstorage, scooper storage, power supplies, a graphical user interface, atouch screen, and a mobile application, among other components,features, and functionality.

In addition to the above identified features, options, controls, andcomponents, system 10 may also include other features andfunctionalities, among other options, controls, and components.

In Operation:

In one example, as one method of use, assembly apparatus 100 is designedand configured to provide various components for easily assemblingand/or preparing a reusable pod for brewing. In the arrangement shown,as one example, a user engages the assembly apparatus 100 by firstremoving a reusable ring 40 from the side hooks. Subsequently, a userwill grab a disposable filter 20 or filter 20 from the filter dispenserof the assembly apparatus (to be further described herein). A user thencan place the filter 20 into the reusable ring 40. Alternatively, a userwill place the reusable ring 40 into the assembly station 120 (to befurther described herein) of the assembly apparatus 100.

Once the reusable ring 40 is placed into the assembly station, a userwill place a filter 20 (after removing from the filter dispenser) intothe reusable ring 40. Once the filter 20 is in place, a user will openthe storage container 160 (to be further discussed herein) and use acoffee scoop to scoop coffee grounds and/or other ingredients into thehollow interior of the filter. Subsequently a user will close the lid60/80. The user can then place the assembled reusable single serve podinto a single serve brewing device. Once completed the filter andcontents can simply be ejected, and the ring 40 replaced onto a storagehook or within the assembly station of the assembly apparatus 100. Inthis way, the assembly apparatus 100 is configured to make assembly of asingle serve device easy, quick, clean, efficient, environmentallyfriendly, and fun.

Furthermore, in the arrangement shown, and method of use described, auser can effectively, quickly, and efficiently, dispose of the usedcoffee grounds and/or used filter and contents. The bottomless ringprovides for easy disposal of the used filter and contents. This allowsfor quick disposal and/or minimal rinsing/cleaning prior to reusing thereusable ring with a new filter and contents for the brewing of anothersingle serve and/or brewing of another single serve coffee. In this way,waste and/or used filters can be easily removed or fall out whenreleased to a bin or the like. The unique design of system 10 providesfor this quick disposal and/or clean up in the operation.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other variousmodifications could be made to the system, process, and method of usewithout parting from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. All suchmodifications and changes fall within the scope of the claims and areintended to be covered thereby.

What is claimed:
 1. A reusable coffee pod assembly system, the systemcomprising: a filter; the filter extending a height from a top to abottom; wherein the filter removes particulate matter while allowing aliquid to move through the filter; a reusable ring; the reusable ringhaving a top and a bottom; the reusable ring having an attachmentfeature; the reusable ring having a primary catch feature; the reusablering having an open bottom; wherein the open bottom allow for easydisposal of the filter; a lid; the lid having a top and a bottom; thelid having an attachment feature; the lid having a primary engagementfeature; wherein the primary engagement feature operably associates withthe primary catch feature when the lid is in a closed position; whereinthe primary engagement feature is formed of a small structural extensionoutwardly from the perimeter of the lid; wherein the primary engagementfeature operably associates with the primary catch feature by frictionalengagement as the primary catch feature slides over the primaryengagement feature; an assembly apparatus; the assembly apparatusextending a length from a first end to a second end; the assemblyapparatus having an assembly station; the assembly station having anassembly cavity; wherein the assembly cavity is used to assemble asingle serve brewing pod; the assembly apparatus having an upperportion; the upper portion housing the assembly station; the assemblyapparatus having a lower portion; the lower portion having a pluralityof feet.
 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising: the filter havinga peripheral lip; the filter having an upper portion and a lowerportion.
 3. The system of claim 1, further comprising: the reusable ringhaving a lip feature.
 4. The system of claim 1, further comprising: thereusable ring having a first catch feature; the reusable ring having asecond catch feature.
 5. The system of claim 1, further comprising: thereusable ring having a filter grip feature.
 6. The system of claim 1,further comprising: the lid having a percolator; the percolator having aplurality of apertures.
 7. The system of claim 1, further comprising:the lid having a lip feature.
 8. The system of claim 1, furthercomprising: the lid having an interlocking extension on the bottom ofthe lid.
 9. The system of claim 1, further comprising: the reusable ringhaving a first catch feature; the reusable ring having a second catchfeature; the lid having a first engagement feature; the first engagementfeature spaced in approximate equally spaced relationship to theattachment feature and the primary catch feature; wherein the firstengagement feature operably associates with the first catch feature;wherein the first engagement feature is formed of a small structuralextension outwardly from the perimeter of the lid; wherein the firstengagement feature operably associates with the first catch feature byfrictional engagement as the first catch feature slides over the firstengagement feature; the lid having a second engagement feature; thesecond engagement feature spaced in approximate equally spacedrelationship to the attachment feature and the primary catch feature;wherein the second engagement feature operably associates with thesecond catch feature; wherein the second engagement feature is formed ofa small structural extension outwardly from the perimeter of the lid;wherein the second engagement feature operably associates with thesecond catch feature by frictional engagement as the second catchfeature slides over the secondary catch engagement feature.
 10. Thesystem of claim 1, further comprising: the assembly apparatus having afilter dispenser; the filter dispenser having a hollow tube; wherein aplurality of filters moves through the hollow tube; the filter dispenserhaving a refill door; the filter dispenser having a dispenser catchfeature; the filter dispenser having a grab aperture.
 11. The system ofclaim 1, further comprising: the assembly station having a plurality ofgrip apertures.
 12. The system of claim 1, further comprising: theassembly apparatus having a storage container; the storage containerhaving a handle; wherein the storage container provides an airtightseal; the assembly apparatus having a storage container housing; whereinthe storage container housing is removable for easy cleaning.
 13. Thesystem of claim 1, further comprising: the lower portion housing thestorage container; the lower portion having the storage containerhousing.
 14. A reusable coffee pod device, comprising: a reusable ring;the reusable ring having a top and a bottom; the reusable ring having anattachment feature; the reusable ring having a primary catch feature;the reusable ring having an open bottom; wherein the open bottom allowfor easy disposal of the filter; a lid; the lid having a top and abottom; the lid having a lip feature; the lid having an attachmentfeature; the lid having a primary engagement feature; wherein theprimary catch engagement feature operably associates with the primarycatch feature when the lid is closed; wherein the primary engagementfeature is formed of a small structural extension outwardly from theperimeter of the lid; wherein the primary engagement feature operablyassociates with the primary catch feature by frictional engagement asthe primary catch feature slides over the primary engagement feature.15. The system of claim 14, further comprising: a filter; the filterextending a height from a top to a bottom; the filter having an upperportion and a lower portion; wherein the filter removes particulatematter while allowing a liquid to move through the filter; the filterhaving a peripheral lip.
 16. The system of claim 14, further comprising:the reusable ring having a lip feature; the reusable ring having afilter grip feature.
 17. The system of claim 14, further comprising: thelid having a percolator; the percolator having a plurality of apertures.18. The system of claim 14, further comprising: the lid having aninterlocking extension on the bottom of the lid.
 19. The system of claim14, further comprising: the reusable ring having a first catch feature;the reusable ring having a second catch feature; the lid having a firstengagement feature; the first engagement feature spaced in approximateequally spaced relationship to the attachment feature and the primarycatch feature; wherein the first engagement feature operably associateswith the first catch feature; wherein the first engagement feature isformed of a small structural extension outwardly from the perimeter ofthe lid; wherein the first engagement feature operably associates withthe first catch feature by frictional engagement as the first catchfeature slides over the first engagement feature; the lid having asecond engagement feature; the second engagement feature spaced inapproximate equally spaced relationship to the attachment feature andthe primary catch feature; wherein the second engagement featureoperably associates with the second catch feature; wherein the secondengagement feature is formed of a small structural extension outwardlyfrom the perimeter of the lid; wherein the second engagement featureoperably associates with the second catch feature by frictionalengagement as the second catch feature slides over the secondary catchengagement feature.
 20. A method of assembling a coffee pod, comprisingthe steps: providing a filter; the filter extending a height from a topto a bottom; providing a reusable ring; the reusable ring having a topand a bottom and an attachment feature and a primary catch feature;providing a reusable lid; the reusable lid having a top and a bottom andan attachment feature and a primary engagement feature; the reusable lidoperably attached to the reusable ring; providing an assembly apparatus;the assembly apparatus extending a length from a first end to a secondend; the assembly apparatus having an assembly station; the assemblystation having an assembly cavity; the assembly station having a filterdispenser; the assembly station having a coffee grounds storage;providing a coffee scoop; removing a filter from the filter dispenser;placing the filter into the reusable ring; placing the reusable ringwith the filter into the assembly station of the assembly apparatus;opening the coffee grounds storage; scooping a scoop of coffee groundsfrom the coffee grounds storage into a hollow interior of the filter inthe assembly station; closing the reusable lid thereby engaging theprimary catch feature of the reusable ring with the primary engagementfeature of the reusable lid; placing the reusable ring with the closedreusable lid, holding coffee grounds within the filter engaged therein,into a single serve coffee brewing device; brewing coffee using a liquidand the reusable ring with the closed reusable lid, holding coffeegrounds within the filter engaged therein.